Excellent
#847 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 9% in state
Griffin Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
2025 Griffin Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90031
Enrollment
305
Student-Teacher
16.9:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
305
Student-Teacher
16.9:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#847 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#90 of 563
public schools
In district
#110 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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About Griffin Avenue Elementary
Griffin Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Griffin Avenue Elementary serves approximately 305 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Griffin Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #847 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Griffin Avenue Elementary show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.5 · Excellent
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
42% of students at Griffin Avenue Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Griffin Avenue Elementary — Students at Griffin Avenue Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
92.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.9/10.
How Griffin Avenue Elementary Compares
See how Griffin Avenue Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2025 Griffin Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90031
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Griffin Avenue Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PUC Milagro Charter (rated 9.0/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Burbank), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Gates Street Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 0.4 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Bridge Street Elementary (rated 7.0/10, 1.1 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90031 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,119
Median Home Value
$758,500
Median Rent
$1,487/mo
Population
36,881
College Educated
24.2%
Homeownership
31.4%
Avg Commute
31 min
Poverty Rate
19.7%
Median Age
38.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Griffin Avenue Elementary
What grades does Griffin Avenue Elementary serve?
Griffin Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Griffin Avenue Elementary?
Griffin Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Griffin Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Griffin Avenue Elementary is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Griffin Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Griffin Avenue Elementary ranks #847 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Griffin Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Griffin Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Griffin Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Griffin Avenue Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Griffin Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Griffin Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Griffin Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Griffin Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Griffin Avenue Elementary?
92.1% of students at Griffin Avenue Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 92.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.6%
- Phone
- (323) 222-8131
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #110 of 769
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